Matthews Estate News

Update from the Winemaker

2012-08-29T00:00+00:00

Update from the Winemaker: September 2012

Wow, it's hard to believe that summer is almost over and that harvest is almost ready to start. If this was the last couple years we would still have a little time to enjoy the first part of September before getting back into the swing of things[...]

The Washington Vine

2012-06-26T00:00+00:00

At Matthews, we were thrilled to have been[...]

Matthews wins Four Awards at Seattle Wine Awards

2011-05-31T00:00+00:00

This past weekend at the Seattle Wine Awards, Matthews won Four Awards!! We were given the highest rating possible for your 2008 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc. We received Gold for our 2007 Columbia Valley Claret and Silver for our 2008 Columbia[...]

Woodinville Patch Article on the Otis Family

2011-05-23T00:00+00:00

Woodinville Patch wrote an article on the[...]

Matthews 2008 Syrah Scores 91

2010-09-25T00:00+00:00

Our 2008 Syrah has just received a score of 91 points from Wine Spectator. "Dark, juicy and peppery, offering a plush mouthful of plum and boysenberry fruit lifted by lively acidity, finishing with refinement. Drink now through 2014."

Our last two vintages of the 2007 and 2006 Columbia Valley[...]

2008 Blackboard Red Wine

2010-09-23T00:00+00:00

Just in time for your fall feasts, we are excited to announce the release of our 2008 Blackboard Red Wine. Winemaker Aryn Morell writes: “A bright nose with ripe currants, black cherry and caramelized vanilla bean. A perfumed floral note follows with a hint of wood spice and with a little air[...]

2009 Sauvignon Blanc Release

2010-06-01T00:00+00:00

After several months of waiting, our 2009 Sauvignon Blanc has finally been released - just in time for summer enjoyment and entertaining. This wine is available for purchase online or you can stop by the winery for a tasting and pick it up there.

Matthews Estate Announces “Hill-Crest Reserve” at UW President’s Mansion

2010-02-23T00:00+00:00

Matthews Estate and University of Washington President Mark Emmert formally announced their agreement on Monday, February 8th at the UW President's Hill-Crest Mansion during the UW Football Coaches' Reception. Matthews is producing and bottling a custom-labeled red and white "Hill-Crest[...]

2006 Claret Scores 91pts

2010-01-03T00:00+00:00

We are pleased to announce that our 2006 Claret was recently awarded 91 Points by Wine Spectator. There is a limited number of cases available, so don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful wine. Please read the review below.

2006 Columbia Valley Claret

$30 | 1,945 cases made |[...]

Order Online Through our Website

2009-12-28T00:00+00:00

We are excited to announce that our website now features an online store. All of our current releases are available for purchase using this method. If you do not yet have an account with us, you must first create one by signing up to be on our email list. Your username is your email. Once[...]

Matthews 2007 Syrah Scores 94!

2009-11-28T00:00+00:00

Below you'll find Wine Spectator's review of our 2007 Columbia Valley Syrah. This is one of the highest scores awarded by Wine Spectator to one of our wines!

94 Points

Powerful, complex, deep and superbly focused, this one jumps from the glass with meaty, dusky spice and beautifully[...]